Desperate to not be alone again for the holidays, Cress hires a man to pose as her boyfriend for her family's annual Christmas celebration.

Dr. Spencer Reid is an Empath. He senses the emotions and mental state of others, can affect their own emotions, and feels the emotional imprint left on objects. He's dealt with the power since he was a child, and has learned to keep it secret. But how long can he keep it from the members of the BAU? Especially when the powers start getting hard to control.(2nd for 2016 Best Drama)

Spencer Reid expected a lot of things going into boarding school. But, what he didn't expect was a mission of self-discovery, developing friendships. Oh, and getting thrust into the middle of a mystery. Major AU!